Balham has successfully transformed itself from a once rundown area to a vibrant, cool and hip district popular with young professionals and media types. Balham has a busy high street full of supermarkets, trendy bars, pubs and boutiques. Access to cen-tral London is quick and easy via surface train or the Tube (metro).  Easy access to central London makes Balham a very popular choice when it comes to choosing a flat for short or long stays.